{"id":14907,"date":"2023-12-17T20:32:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T15:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/?p=14907"},"modified":"2024-01-16T16:47:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T11:17:34","slug":"bse-chief-urges-focus-on-company-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bse-chief-urges-focus-on-company-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget Just Profits! BSE Chief Wants us to Look Beyond Numbers at Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bse-chief-urges-focus-on-company-values\/#BSE_Chief_Urges_Focus_on_Company_Values_Not_Just_Profits\" title=\"BSE Chief Urges Focus on Company Values, Not Just Profits\">BSE Chief Urges Focus on Company Values, Not Just Profits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bse-chief-urges-focus-on-company-values\/#What_She_Said\" title=\"What She Said:\">What She Said:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bse-chief-urges-focus-on-company-values\/#Companies_might_be_more_likely_to\" title=\"Companies might be more likely to:\u00a0\">Companies might be more likely to:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bse-chief-urges-focus-on-company-values\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSE_Chief_Urges_Focus_on_Company_Values_Not_Just_Profits\"><\/span>BSE Chief Urges Focus on Company Values, Not Just Profits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The top regulator at India&#8217;s biggest stock exchange, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/BSE~BSE-Ltd.\">BSE<\/a>, says there&#8217;s more to a company than just how much money it makes.<\/p>\n<p>Kamala Kantharaj wants us to consider things like how good it is to its employees, the environment, and society as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, everyone, from investors to news outlets, obsesses over a company&#8217;s quarterly profits.<\/p>\n<p>This can lead to companies cutting corners or focusing on short-term gains over long-term health. BSE chief says this isn&#8217;t good for anyone.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_She_Said\"><\/span><strong>What She Said:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Companies are so focused on showing good numbers every quarter, that they forget about everything else,&#8221;\u00a0 Kantharaj explained. &#8220;It&#8217;s okay to not always do well!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0She also said companies shouldn&#8217;t worry so much about their stock price. &#8220;If a company is doing well overall, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Investor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">investors<\/a> will take care of themselves.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of just looking at profits, Kantharaj wants us to consider things like:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How a company treats its workers: Are they paid fairly? Do they have good benefits and working conditions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How a company impacts the environment: Does it pollute? Does it use resources sustainably?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How does a company help its community: Does it give back? Does it support local businesses and organizations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If we start looking at companies in this way, it could lead to a lot of positive changes.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Companies_might_be_more_likely_to\"><\/span><strong>Companies might be more likely to:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Invest in things like employee training and environmental protection, even if it means lower profits in the short term.<\/p>\n<p>Be more honest and transparent about their practices.<\/p>\n<p>Focus on building a strong reputation and long-term relationships with customers, employees, and communities.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When evaluating a company&#8217;s success, it&#8217;s important to take a holistic approach and not just focus on its financial performance. This means considering all the elements that contribute to a company&#8217;s greatness, such as its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>By doing so, we can work towards building a more fair and environmentally conscious economy that benefits everyone. Kantharaj&#8217;s message highlights this point and reminds us to look beyond just the financial aspect of a company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BSE Chief Urges Focus on Company Values, Not Just Profits The top regulator at India&#8217;s biggest stock exchange, BSE, says there&#8217;s more to a company than just how much money it makes. Kamala Kantharaj wants us to consider things like how good it is to its employees, the environment, and society as a whole. 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